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François Legault critic for Ottawa’s ‘insulting’ health funding offer – Montreal

A day after Ottawa put its offer on the table, opposition parties are calling François Legault’s negotiations of health transfers a fail.

They say coming back with one-sixth of what was needed is not enough.

“Pull yourself together Mr. Premier and go collect our money,” said Liberal leader Marc Tanguay to Legault at the National Assembly.

Critics say Legault came out of negotiations with Prime Minister Trudeau and other premiers Tuesday afternoon sounding resigned over Ottawa’s offer.

On Wednesday, the opposition let him know he can’t just give up.

“I expect a little fight,” said liberal health critic André Fortin.

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Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG) Shares Sold by Envestnet Asset Management Inc.

Investnet Asset Management Inc. trimmed its position in Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:ABG – Get Rating) by 1.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 28,580 shares of the company’s stock after selling 330 shares during the period. Investnet Asset Management Inc. owned 0.13% of Asbury Automotive Group worth $5,123,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ABG. Vanguard

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MOTORCYCLE CLUB SHOOTOUT IN FT MEYERS **FULL VIDEO COVERAGE**

#MOTORCYCLECLUBS #OUTLAWMOTORCYCLECLUB #SHOOTING

The Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD) says a shooting occurred in downtown Fort Myers last night.

FMPD says the shooting happened after 10:30 pm outside of 1527 Hendry Street. The authorities said an altercation between two groups prompted the shooting.

FMPD says one victim is receiving medical treatment for a gunshot wound.

The police say they are actively investigating the incidents and are actively combing through surveillance footage and witness statements.

00:00 Who was involved

00:55 They’re looking for a white truck

01:41 The media coverage of shooting

06:00 Changing gears

06:33 Judge is not happy at …

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Tesla Has the Most Projected Lifetime Recalls, Mercedes and Toyota the Least

Summary

  • Tesla is the most-recalled brand, with the Y, 3, X, and S occupying 4 of the top 5 slots

  • Mercedes-Benz leads the least-recalled list, followed closely by Toyota and Lexus

  • 33 Models are projected to experience 1 or fewer recalls over their lifespan

  • 25 Models are projected to experience at least 10 recalls over their lifespan

  • The Tesla Model Y is projected to have 62 recalls over its lifespan

Nobody wanted to receive a recall notice, but in 2022 there were over 400 automotive recalls issued, impacting more than 25 million vehicles. The 2021 numbers were even higher: over

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Car Insurers Lack Data About EV Batteries, Repair, And Replacement

According to a recent report by Reuters, insurance companies and other related experts in the automotive industry fear that insurance premiums will continue to rise for electric cars. This is due in part to the fact that there is still little data available from automakers about their EV battery packs and related repairs.

Insurance companies are contacting electric vehicle manufacturers for more data on batteries, which could make repairs safer and easier. Moreover, if an insurer is uncertain about a battery pack’s condition, or that of the battery cells inside, it may opt to have the entire pack replaced.

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Need a New Mechanic? 23 Questions To Ask so You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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FG Trade / Getty Images

Car repairs can be costly — and if not done correctly, you can end up with a vehicle that isn’t safe to drive. That’s why it’s so important to have a mechanic you can trust.

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Do You Have a Money Question? Ask an Expert

After you’ve done an initial search on Yelp and asked friends and family members for recommendations, there are a few important questions you should ask any potential new mechanic before trusting them with your car.

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skynesher / Getty Images

Are You ASE Certified?

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Cox Automotive Acquires FleetNet America – Fleet Management


Cox Automotive has acquired FleetNet America to build on the company's vision of delivering an expansive service provider network. - Photo: Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive has acquired FleetNet America to build on the company’s vision of delivering an expansive service provider network.

Photo: Cox Automotive


Cox Automotive has acquired FleetNet America to build on the company’s goal to deliver an expansive service provider network.

A subsidiary of ArcBest, FleetNet’s emergency mobile assistance offering utilizes a network of more than 60,000 independent service providers throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Services include brokering emergency mobile assistance, mobile truck repair, towing and recovery, preventive maintenance and tire repair.

The vision of Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services is to allow fleets

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